Spring Internal Audit Program
Join VACB & Brown Edwards for our Spring Program on Zoom.
The program handouts and Zoom link will be furnished to attendees several days ahead of the program.
Event Details
Spring Internal Audit Program Topics
Global Internal Audit Standards – The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) updated these standards in 2024 with an effective date of January 2025. We will provide an overview of those changes and share some best practices from the standards that can be of value to all internal auditors.
BSA and BSA Model Validations – BSA enforcement actions are continuing. We will share ideas for key testing of your bank’s BSA program along with providing guidance on validating models to help you avoid regulatory pitfalls.
Compliance Management Systems – A strong CMS is vital to your bank’s compliance program. We will provide best practices and what to look for as part of your internal audit plan.
Internal Audit Plan Overview – In this two-part session, we will discuss a variety of topics including: required audits, suggested annual audits, how to manage and track audits performed by others and a fresh look at the Audit Charter.
About Our Presenters
G. Alan Landes, CPA, CIA | Partner – Financial Institution Services Group
Alan has over 32 years of public accounting experience, as well as work experience in the private sector in financial management. As a partner in Brown Edwards’ Financial Institution Services Group, he provides continuous support and value-added services to community banks throughout the Virginias, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Ohio.
Jason B. Ross, CPA | Partner - Financial Institution Services Group
Jason is a Partner in the Blacksburg office. He has over 20 years of public accounting experience. His focus has been providing accounting services to the financial services industry. He has worked with over 50 community banks and a number of SEC registrants ranging in size from $100 million to $3 billion. Jason has extensive experience with GAAP and SEC issues and assists clients in complex accounting issues, quarterly reviews, and with SEC filings.
Jennifer Theimer, CPA, CRCM | Director - Financial Institution Services Group
Jennifer is a director in the financial institution practice in the Roanoke office. She assists community banks with numerous professional services including SOX reporting and compliance, internal audit, external audit, BSA validations and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining Brown Edwards, she was the Chief Administration and Risk Officer (CARO) for a community bank for 11 years where she was responsible for managing strategic, financial and operational risks across the organization.
Chad Hammonds, CPA, CRCM | Senior Manager– Banking Practice
Chad is a senior manager at Brown Edwards specializing in internal audit, loan review, compliance testing, and various industry-related services. Chad works in the Firm’s Banking Practice, serving the needs of financial institutions in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee markets. His background working within the bank regulatory and lending environments provided valuable hands-on experience with a first-hand perspective and understanding,